How to take your New ID Photo!

Modified on Fri, 19 May 2023 at 10:16 AM

In this KB Article, we will cover how to correctly take your new ID photo for Global Academy. This will be very similar to taking a passport photo so please follow the instructions.


Rules for your new Global Academy ID Photo

The quality of your digital photo

Your photo must be:


  • clear and in focus
  • in colour
  • unaltered by computer software (including filters or touchups)
  • at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall
  • at least 50KB and no more than 10MB


What your digital photo must show

The digital photo must:


  • contain no other objects or people
  • be taken against a plain light-coloured background (ideally white)
  • be in clear contrast to the background
  • not have ‘red eye’
  • If you’re using a photo taken on your own device, include your head, shoulders and upper body. Do not crop your photo - it will be done for you.


In your photo, you must:


  • be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
  • have your mouth closed (you are welcome to smile!)
  • have your eyes open and visible
  • not have hair in front of your eyes
  • not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
  • not have anything covering your face
  • not have any shadows on your face or behind you


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